Scholarship
Scheme To Provide Assistance To Students Seeking Education Outside Goa In Any Field Of Art And Culture(SPASSEOGFAC)
Eligibility
The applicant must intend to seek advanced education in any field of Art and Culture, such as music, dance, theatre, fine art, folk art, photography, etc. (fields of visual and performing art).
Region
Goa
Award
Cash
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Overview
About SPASSEOGFAC
This is a state scholarship run by the Directorate of Art and Culture, which sits under the Art, Culture and Museums Department of the Government of Goa. It offers financial help to students from Goa who want to train in a field of art or culture at an institution outside the state, where the specialised teaching they need may not be available at home.
The benefit is paid in cash. The aim is to support young people from Goa who show talent in the arts and want to reach a higher standard of skill, covering both basic and more advanced courses of study or training.
It is meant for individual students rather than institutions or groups. The Directorate of Art and Culture decides who qualifies and sets the conditions for support, so anyone considering it should check the current eligibility rules and how to apply directly with the department.
Sources: Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa - Schemes · Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa - Home · myScheme - Scheme To Provide Assistance To Students Seeking Education Outside Goa
Who runs it
Provider
Goa State Government
State / UT Government
Art, Culture and Museums Department
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning, Sports & Culture |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
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Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant must intend to seek advanced education in any field of Art and Culture, such as music, dance, theatre, fine art, folk art, photography, etc. (fields of visual and performing art). | |
| The applicant must seek this education outside Goa or outside India. | |
| The applicant should have outlined knowledge about the art form in which the education is desired. | |
| The applicant should be born in Goa. | |
| The applicant must be residing in Goa for a substantial period or at least for the last fifteen years to the date of application. | |
| The applicant shall not be above the age of thirty-five years. | |
| The applicant must be the only student per family applying under this scheme per financial year. | |
| The applicant’s annual family income must not cross the limit fixed by the Government from time to time. | |
| If the applicant is receiving a grant or scholarship from any other Government or non-Government bodies for the training, the total amount raised from different sources must be less than the actual cost of the education. | |
| Relaxation/Exception | |
| The application to seek training outside Goa shall be considered for assistance in exceptional cases wherein not even the basic education is available in a particular field of art within Goa. | |
| In rare cases, a second application in the same family, but in a different stream of art to that of the first, may be considered depending upon his/her contribution or merit. The decision regarding this exception is to be taken by the committee. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Financial Assistance
- Financial assistance is given to acquire basic or advanced education in any field of Art and Culture (like music, dance, theatre, fine arts, folk arts, photography, etc.) at State, National, and International levels.
- Maximum assistance up to ₹1,20,000/- is provided for acquiring education outside Goa or the actual cost of the education, whichever is less.
- Maximum assistance up to ₹3,00,000/- is provided for acquiring education outside India or the actual cost of the education, whichever is less.
- The committee may scrutinize and decide upon the quantum of assistance, from case to case, depending upon the nature of training, reputation of the Institution/Guru, and eligibility of the applicant.
- The assistance shall be disbursed by the Director of Art and Culture only after obtaining Government approval for the names selected by the Sub-Committee.
- The student shall undergo training on full time or part time basis.
- The student must maintain 75 % attendance for the total course period or for one year period of the course (whichever is less). This shall not be applicable where there are regular examinations recognized by the University or Board or Government.
- The student can apply for assistance for a maximum of five years (initially for three years and upon review if showing progress, extended for two years).
- A review report of the student shall be taken every six months.
- The student shall be bound to present performance as and when asked by the Directorate of Art and Culture.
- The scholarship amount shall be recovered if the student fails to maintain 75% attendance (where applicable).
- The amount shall be recovered from the student if the course is not completed.
What to prepare
Documents required
Passport Sized Photograph Of The Student [15(a)].
Attested Photocopy Of Birth Certificate Or School Leaving Certificate (As Age Proof) [15(b)].
Residence Certificate Of The Applicant [15(c)].
Detailed Report Of Participation In Local Competitions In The Field For Which Basic Training Is Seeked (If Any) [15(d)].
Detailed Report Of The Basic Training Acquired In The Field For Which Advanced Training Is Seeked [15(e)].
Annual Family Income Certificate [16(f)].
Recommendation Of Any Person Or Institution Working In The Field Of Art And Culture (Who Will Be Able To Identify The Applicant As A Deserving Candidate For The Assistance) [16(g)].
Document Regarding Financial Grants Available From Other Bodies (If Receiving Grant Or Scholarship From Any Other Government Or Non-Government Bodies).
Details Of The Financial Grants Available From Other Bodies (If Receiving Grant Or Scholarship From Any Other Government Or Non-Government Bodies).
Attendance Certificate Certified By The Guru Or Institutional Head (Required To Be Submitted Within One Month After The Specified Period, Unless The Clause Is Not Applicable Due To Regular Examinations).
Passing Certificate And Mark List (Required Where Regular Examinations Recognized By The University Or Board Or Government Exist).
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
SPASSEOGFAC – FAQ
No, the applicant shall not be eligible if they are above the age of 35 years, as the scholarships are specifically intended for students up to that age limit.
You must submit a document confirming the grant along with the details of the financial grants available from other bodies when you apply for the assistance.
Yes, the applicant should possess outlined knowledge regarding the specific art form for which they are desiring to seek education or training.
Students can initially apply for assistance for three years, and if satisfactory progress is shown upon review, this assistance can be extended for a maximum total duration of five years.
Yes, the committee may consider an application to seek basic training outside of the State in exceptional cases where that specific field of art is not available within Goa.
Yes, the student is obligated to present a performance whenever the Directorate of Art and Culture formally requests it.
The applicant must satisfy two conditions: they should be born in Goa, and they must have been residing in Goa for at least the last fifteen years up to the date they apply.
Yes, you are eligible as long as the total amount of financial support gathered from all different sources is collectively less than the total actual cost of the education.
Generally, only one student per single family shall be eligible to receive assistance under this scheme during any specific financial year.
No, this specific attendance clause is not applicable in cases where there are regular examinations recognized by the University, Board, or Government.
The student must be seeking advanced education in a field of Art and Culture, such as music, dance, or fine art, outside of Goa or outside of India.
You must maintain 75% attendance for either the total duration of the course or for one year of the course, whichever period is shorter.
No, the student is permitted to undergo the specialized training on either a full-time basis or a part-time basis, depending on the requirements of the course.
In rare cases, the committee may consider a second family application if the training is sought in a stream of art different from the first applicant and is based upon their merit or contribution.
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.
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